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Monday 11th November 2024

(2 days, 11 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Emma Reynolds Portrait Emma Reynolds
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As I said in answer to a previous question, we are looking at the form. Some 90% of applicants now apply online, but we note that the paper form is long and we are considering how we can simplify it.

Josh Babarinde Portrait Josh Babarinde (Eastbourne) (LD)
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Eastbourne veteran Pauline was awarded military compensation for injuries that she sustained in the service of our country, but she said that that has caused her pension credit entitlement to plummet from £70 to just £10.42 a week. Will the Minister meet me to discuss her case and ensure that no veteran is penalised for their service to our country?

Emma Reynolds Portrait Emma Reynolds
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The hon. Member is the second person to raise that issue and I happy to meet them both.